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The frenzy has spilled over to cinemas; on a recent weekend theatres in several Anglophone countries held singalong showings. The film’s songs have also proven popular on TikTok: fans cover songs and ...

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The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.

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